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G.__Enter into contracts with qualified 3rd parties both
private and public for any service necessary to carry out the
purposes of this chapter;

 
H.__Conduct studies and analyses related to the provision of
health care, health care costs and quality, and matters
Dirigo Health considers appropriate;

 
I.__Establish and administer a revolving loan fund to assist
providers in the purchase of hardware and software necessary
to implement the provisions of section 2436, subsection 2-A.__
Dirigo Health shall solicit matching contributions to the
fund from each health insurer licensed to do business in
this State;

 
J.__Apply for and receive funds or grants from public and
private sources; and

 
K.__In accordance with the limitations and restrictions of
this chapter, cause any of its powers or duties to be
carried out by one or more nonprofit organizations exempt
from taxation under the United States Internal Revenue Code
and organized, created or operated under the laws of this
State.

 
2.__Duties.__Dirigo Health shall:

 
A.__Establish administrative and accounting procedures for
the operation of Dirigo Health;

 
B.__Collect the recovery payments provided in section 6920;

 
C.__Develop the specifications for Dirigo Health Insurance
in accordance with the provisions in section 6916;

 
D.__Develop and implement a program to publicize the
existence of Dirigo Health and Dirigo Health Insurance, the
eligibility requirements and the enrollment procedures for
Dirigo Health Insurance and to maintain public awareness of
Dirigo Health and Dirigo Health Insurance;

 
E.__Arrange the provision of Dirigo Health Insurance benefit
coverage to eligible individuals and eligible employees
through contracts with one or more qualified bidders; and

 
F.__Establish and operate the Maine Quality Forum in
accordance with the provisions of section 6951.


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